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Cedars Healthcare Center

Nursing HomeLakewood, COCMS 065202
71 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
130

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
111.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
71

*CMS

Inspections on file
11

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-07-16

*CMS

Citations

71 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0604Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • 0541Generalpotential for harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0699Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0676Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0744Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0680Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0553Generalpotential for harm

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0009Generalpotential for harm

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0511Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0676Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0585Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  • 0584Generalno actual harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0574Generalno actual harm

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

  • 0553Generalpotential for harm

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  • 0521Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0912Generalpotential for harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0550Seriousactual harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0930Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

  • 0024Generalpotential for harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  • 0030Generalpotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 0161Generalpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0745Generalpotential for harm

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Cedars Healthcare Center?
Cedars Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lakewood, CO, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 065202.
What is the CMS rating for Cedars Healthcare Center?
Cedars Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Cedars Healthcare Center have?
Cedars Healthcare Center is certified for 130 beds. It serves an average of 111.6 residents per day.
How many citations does Cedars Healthcare Center have?
Cedars Healthcare Center has 71 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Cedars Healthcare Center last inspected?
Cedars Healthcare Center was last inspected on July 16, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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